My Surprise Mate

Chapter 40 

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

took a seat at the table

told everyone about my ‘dream’ and received

talking, making

asked, looking back and

some things that just haven’t been

squeezed my hand

my eyebrows as I stared at him, "Like

when he didn’t elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when

to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring him down but wound him with

has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees,

didn’t want to hurt him," I

could have taken them both

other than what

you think Apollo is a

at Zayd this time

unfortunately dear, we think Apollo is more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something

Zayd told me gently.

by

do you think you could get in

you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training

a bow of heads, a

slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to act

he sat down next to me.I was now sitting

I replied, not really

packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want to go

the packhouse." I smiled

want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have

nodded at him in

next move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak

the office next door to his where Adria

in front of them that

"Any luck?"

her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play

their heads,

Adria replied.

titled, Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the Moon

says in this one that it is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of

she rose from her

need to go get Blaze and I will be back

the door, "Any luck?"

closed the book she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs

phone; he said he would meet us downstairs

at the clock hanging on the wall above the door,

would explain Kyra’s mood

miss a meal, I thought to

up with

Kyra in her highchair between her and

still happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even

focused mainly on Kyra and how she

it was

were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra

be," I murmured

think we should talk privately after

of worry, but he didn’t push

could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to say if he had the brains to come

knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had

took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of us went upstairs to

I stated not

shot up in

Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own, but Apollo is.What if Devin

room was engulfed in silence once I finished spilling

stopped pacing the office to gauge everyone’s

believe you, because I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or

head as I thought about it, continuing my

did the

I looked at Zayd.

lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it

planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything

my face a little, "Why not

all smiled at me, "Vampires are very private, secretive

he led me to sit down,

with a sigh, wishing none of this

Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke

few people

as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many

he needed to move his pack next

do that?" I finally just

he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with

was shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t with Apollo, but

been willing to stand beside us without hesitation

will have Adria call him

"remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t need anyone

in the office, the silence once again filling the

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